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Sean Kingston's Story. What are the most common causes of drowning?. Most Common Causes of Drowning are. Not knowing how to swim Not wearing a life jacket Lack of supervision (an adult watching you) Diving in shallow water Going beyond their swimming ability Getting tired.

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Another major cause of neck injuries is bodysurfing. It is caused when the swimmer's head or face strikes the bottom of the ocean. So check for depth and obstructions before diving, then go in feet first the first time; and use caution while bodysurfing, always extending a hand ahead of you.

River Current injuries, including quadriplegia, because people dive headfirst into unknown water and strike the bottom.

Small river currents can be strong currents.

If caught in a river current:

Don’t try to swim against the current.

Float on your back, feet first downstream.

Shout for help.

River Safety Guidelines injuries, including quadriplegia, because people dive headfirst into unknown water and strike the bottom.

Never swim alone.

Wear an approved PFD.

Keep a watch on water depth changes. The water depth in a river can change quickly due to recent storms. Get out of the water if it appears to be rising.

Boating injuries, including quadriplegia, because people dive headfirst into unknown water and strike the bottom.

Know the state laws where you are planning to take your boat.

Everyone in the boat should wear a Coast Guard-approved PFD (personal floatation device).

Anyone being pulled behind the boat must wear a PFD.

Boating and PFDs injuries, including quadriplegia, because people dive headfirst into unknown water and strike the bottom.

Boating injuries, including quadriplegia, because people dive headfirst into unknown water and strike the bottom.

Make sure you tell someone where you are planning to go boating or fishing (in case of bad weather or engine problems).

General Water Safety Rules injuries, including quadriplegia, because people dive headfirst into unknown water and strike the bottom.

Learn how to swim.

Never swim alone.

Make sure you have adult supervision at all times.

Know your swimming limits and stay within them.

Watch weak swimmers when they are in the water.

Don’t encourage or dare others to do things that may be dangerous or they are not a strong enough swimmer to accomplish.

General Water Safety Rules injuries, including quadriplegia, because people dive headfirst into unknown water and strike the bottom.

Don’t depend on floatation devices to stay afloat. Wear a Coast Guard approved PFD. This applies for babies and small children also. Floats and water wings are not reliable devices for keeping them afloat.

Swimming is a vigorous form of exercise so rest frequently.

Do not consume alcohol or any drugs.

General Water Safety Rules injuries, including quadriplegia, because people dive headfirst into unknown water and strike the bottom.